König XG-9 Cross snow chains (pair) no. KGXG-9 Cross 251

Fitting notes:

These chains are quick and easy to fit. Points to note:

• When you have pushed the chain around behind the wheel you hold both ends and lift both ends upwards. You want the hoop of chain to rise up under the car axle so that you can clip the two ends together near the top of the wheel. All modern snow chains are fitted in this way.
• The automatic chain tensioning system is a strong bungy device which pulls one-way bead grippers through an easy load steel ratchet. It's a simple and very clever system, allowing for fine adjustment, with no danger of slippage. Chain tensioning is necessary because the chains will generally "shake down" on the wheels once you move off, involving some self centering and movement of the chain on the face of the tyres. Without an automatic system you need to get out of the vehicle after a short distance and take up any new slack yourself.
• Practise fitting your chains a few times before you have to do it for real!
• You need both hands to fit snowchains, so if it is dark a head torch makes all the difference - listed as an accessory.

Features:

The XG-9 Cross snow chains use 9mm chain. Unlike most 9mm chains they are are specially designed for a smaller SUVs and crossovers. These vehicles tend to be heavier and have wider tyres than the cars that most 9mm chains are suitable for. They're designed for a number of SUVs which have very limited clearance between the wheel and the running gear, so please check our database carefully.

• All König chains are made from case-hardened manganese nickel (MnNi) alloy steel to provide an optimum combination of strength and hardness.
• Each XG-9 Cross chain link is 9mm high, D-shaped to make it bite well into snow and ice.
• The XG-9 Cross included triple ice-breaking traction bars which also hold the chain parallel to the tyre and therefore provide better side to side stability. These traction bars also prevent the chain disappearing into any centre groove on the tyre.
• The chain design gives them better traction than a standard 9mm chain, making them suitable for all road driving situations (including back roads) They are not suitable for off-road use.
• Chains will wear out if driven on tarmac or concrete. König's XG-9 Cross chains can be reversed and fitted 'inside out' on the tyre so that both sides get equal wear, helping them to last much longer.
• They're supplied in a strong plastic case, together with a pair of plastic gloves, a kneeling mat, and a couple of emergency spare links (pliers required).
• Plastic alloy rim protectors are supplied for optional use.
• All König chains meet the requirements of Austria's Ö-Norm 5117 and Germany's TÜV.
• Suitable for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.